Leslie Rojas
Multimedia Journalist
Biloxi, MS
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Leslie Rojas was born and raised in Pomona, California. She grew up watching broadcast news as a form of entertainment, and it sparked her passion for journalism.
She studied journalism at Mt. San Antonio College and then transferred to California State University Long Beach (CSULB) where she received a B.A. in journalism.
During her time at CSULB, Leslie was the Editor in Chief of the Spanish magazine. She was also involved in her school’s broadcast program.
In her free time, Leslie enjoys playing with her huskies, Flash and Bailey. She also likes to travel and spend time with her family. She’s excited to join the South Mississippi community.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Leslie Rojas
Joe Krivanec, owner of Joe’s Garage in Biloxi, has been collecting donations. His daughter works in Rolling Fork and has been in contact with family, telling them what people need.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Helmert wants to double major in biomedical engineering and genetics and then go into autism research to help better the world for people with autism.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 1:55 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Today was the 3rd annual Bout’s Routes Autism Awareness ride.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Staff are working to open doors on April 15 due to the flex schedules many schools have gone to, affecting the amount of time people can enjoy the park.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Gov. Tate Reeves is extending the Pascagoula hotel tax, a 3% occupancy tax. According to city manager Michael Silverman, 10% of the funds support economic development, culture and tourism.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Leslie Rojas
Four murals designed and hand painted by students are now displayed on the side of a local business in downtown Ocean Springs.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:07 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The Good Ole Days Festival is back in Lucedale. If you like farm life or just want to learn more about farming, this is the spot to be. The festival features several tractors and antique farming equipment.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:04 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Stone County economic development Partnership and Mississippi Power recently conducted a Market Assessment in Downtown Wiggins.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Community Health Systems, parent company to Merit Health in Biloxi, has released a statement saying it doesn’t believe the breach reached the hospital level.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 4:18 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Imagine being a 15-year-old and getting ready to go into law school. That’s the reality of one Bay St. Louis teenager who has excelled in school.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
On Thursday, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce announced the Budweiser Clydesdales will be returning to the city in April.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:37 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The grant will be used to fund Trust Based Relation Intervention, a trauma-informed intervention technique designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The Biloxi Bay Bridge, commonly known as the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge, is closing its pedestrian walkway Monday morning at 7 a.m. for maintenance.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Disability connection hosted its annual Arbor 5k run which encourages people with disabilities to compete.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The event is taking place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Around 100 vendors are displaying their cannabis products.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 9:57 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Pine Gate Renewal is bringing the project to George County. According to Vice President of Product Development Sean Anderson, this is a $115 million investment.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 2:53 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
This week, Mardi Gras celebrations are continuing, and the Jackson County Exceptional School in Pascagoula is making sure its students with disabilities don’t miss out on the festivities.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:37 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Dr. Angela Wingfield has done dermatology for twenty years. When she first started, she never imagined opening a fourth location.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Not even a little rain could postpone the annual Gulf Coast Carnival Association Run for Beads.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
For those who plan on drinking during the Super Bowl, they may find themselves buying liquor beforehand due to liquor stores being closed on Sundays. That may soon change.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
During a board meeting on Thursday, concerned residents spoke about historic trees and what they mean to community members.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Co-owner Evan Daily has been in the medical marijuana business since 2020. He said he is bringing that knowledge into the new dispensary located on Marks Road.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 12:38 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
When community members learned about the man's situation, many were more than happy to lend a helping hand with the cleanup.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:25 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Hancock County community members are remembering a man who not only saved lives, but impacted those who crossed his path.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:04 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Whether you're buying or just dreaming, The Biloxi Boat Show has something for everyone this weekend at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:32 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Vancleave High School juniors and seniors along with their parents were invited to attend Pizza & Possibilities career fair. Students got the opportunity to listen to Ingalls employees about the various jobs they offer.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 12:24 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Runners made their way down Highway 90 Sunday morning for the annual Harley Half Marathon.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The runners made their way across the Ocean Springs bridge and then back. They ended up at the finish line located at the Golden Nugget.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The family of two children who died in a fire at William Bell Apartments in Gulfport are sharing new details on how those who were hospitalized are doing.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:19 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The city’s planning commission is looking at potential overlay districts. The idea is to create zones along Highway 90 where short-term rentals can operate.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
After further investigation, officials found four smoke detectors inside the apartment building where a fire killed two children and left six other people in the hospital, but none of them had working batteries.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 1:06 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Former Major League Baseball players Fred Lewis and Matt Lawton shared some tips with kids at the Gulfport Sportsplex on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:37 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Throughout the years, we have seen major developments taking place in Pascagoula’s downtown area.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:41 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The Bonnet Carre Spillway did more than just impact the seafood industry on the coast. It also impacted the number of tourists who visit.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 7:20 AM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Business is booming this time of year for campsites like Bay Hide Away in Bay St. Louis. It comes from people visiting warmer places to escape winter temperatures.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 1:36 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Picayune’s MLK group organized a community cleanup day. The goal of the group is to continue Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of giving back.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:09 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Friday, Olympian Brittney Reese and her former coach Prince Jones spoke about Doctor King to a group of senior citizens at the Lyman Senior Center in Harrison County.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Thursday, volunteers in Gulfport are working resurrect a community garden on 36th Street.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Wednesday, the National Security Agency named Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College of Harrison County a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 1:37 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
There’s no clear answer on what caused the whale to die in our area, but scientists believe it had health problems.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 12:15 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Children, veterans, and community members helped pick up and store away the wreaths.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
It’s everyone’s dream to wake up as a multi-millionaire. As we get closer to the $940 million Mega Millions drawing, people are eager to test their luck.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
According to Statista, the most common resolution in the United States is to work out more.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 12:35 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
It’s the first day of 2023, and many people are grateful for a new year filled with new beginnings.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 9:13 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign continues throughout the country.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Many people are starting to write their New Year’s resolutions down as we approach 2023.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 3:22 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
For some little ones, spending their vacation learning is more fun than staying home.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
City Manager Michael Silverman said many factors contributed to this.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 1:40 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department handed out 1,260 meals to families in need as part of the Feed the Needy program that’s been around for more than a decade.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 6:57 PM CST
|By Leslie Rojas
As many of us enjoy our Christmas Eve dinners at home tonight, our heart goes out to those who are less fortunate.
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